Thuthiri Lwin, M.D.
NPI 1174010896 · Rheumatology Physician · Chula Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thuthiri Lwin, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Chula Vista, CA (NPI 1174010896).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174010896
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
21 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 21 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$9 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 41 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 32 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | 13 |
| Celecoxib | 18 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 17 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 16 | — |
| Prednisone | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-18
- Last updated
- 2023-07-10
- Certified
- 2023-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thuthiri Lwin's NPI number?
- Thuthiri Lwin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174010896, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thuthiri Lwin's specialty?
- Thuthiri Lwin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thuthiri Lwin located?
- Thuthiri Lwin's practice location on file with NPPES is 678 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910-5736.
- What is Thuthiri Lwin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thuthiri Lwin is (619) 662-4100.
- Does Thuthiri Lwin accept Medicare?
- Thuthiri Lwin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thuthiri Lwin's NPI active?
- Yes — Thuthiri Lwin's NPI (1174010896) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.